Nancy's Christian Learning Center
NORMAN ALLEN STREET, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 24, 20247 Findings7 Important
- One of of the Emergency Information Forms Was Missing Parent Place of Employment and Telephone Number. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
- Operator Did Not Notify the Office of an Employee's Ending of Employment. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- The Operator Had 14 Children in Care. Correct Immediately.13A.16.04.01B
- Licensing Specialist Observed Construction Supplies in the Backyard Play Area13A.16.05.12D
Licensing specialist observed construction supplies in the backyard play area. and the wood fencing has broken and missing slates. Restrict use and correct immediately.
- Proof of Completion of the Required Clock Hours of Training Was Not Available. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- The Professional Development Form Was Not Available for the Aides. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- Maximum Group Size of Twelve with One or Two Toddlers Requires Two Staff13A.16.08.03D(1)
Maximum group size of twelve with one or two toddlers requires two staff. Provider had 14 children with one staff member. Correct immediately.
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Staffing Pattern Was Not Posted.13A.16.03.05B
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